I found this machine easier to use than my Viking however, the manual instructions leave a lot to be desired. Looking for "how to" videos are difficult as well. I suggest if anyone gets one of these fantastic machines to be sure to get one with all of the necessary attachments because if you do not have them and the sparse directions you will be basically lost from the very beginning. But I do love the machine and plan on using it as my main machine now and the Viking as my backup.